Rep. Donna Edwards’ entrance into the Maryland Senate race signals the start of a potentially bruising primary season as Edwards and Rep. Chris Van Hollen begin the fight for endorsements and money.
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Enrollment in Private Health Plans Nearly Doubles This Year
The number of people who signed up for private qualified health plans through the Maryland Health Connection nearly doubled during this year’s enrollment period, numbers released Monday show.
Civil Forfeiture Reform Bill Passes Maryland House
Bill Would Allow People to Reclaim Seized Property More Easily
Chesapeake Bay Watermen Battle With Cold and Ice
This winter’s combination of cold and ice are making life difficult for Chesapeake Bay watermen.
Maryland’s New Adjutant General Makes History
How Maj. Gen. Linda L. Singh went from having no real home to becoming Maryland’s 29th adjutant general, the first woman and African-American to serve in this position.
Maryland Basketball Gears Up for March
Both the men’s and women’s basketball teams are ready for post-season play in the BIG 10 and NCAA tournaments.
Maryland’s Women’s Caucus Welcomes First Male Legislators
For the first time in its 43 year history, the Women Legislators of Maryland Caucus has male legislators seated around the table.
Bill Would Limit Types of Drinks Included on Kids’ Meals in Maryland
In an effort to battle childhood obesity, some legislators are seeking to regulate the drinks Maryland restaurants offer as part of children’s meals.
Hogan’s Budget Bill Maintains Governor’s Funding Priorities
Gov. Larry Hogan’s Budget Reconciliation and Financing Act of 2015, a bill that includes 32 pages of various funding initiatives — on spending, tax, and mandate cuts, as well as fund transfers — had its first hearing Tuesday.
House Democrats Express Concerns About Outdated Voting Machines
Rep. Elijah Cummings, D-Baltimore, joined other House Democrats in a letter Wednesday urging the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to review the status of voting machine technology and the potential problems posed by using outdated equipment.